Long Term Health Conditions

IMPACTAgewell
IMPACTAgewell is a health and wellbeing project delivered across Mid & East Antrim, working in partnership with GPs, Community Pharmacists and NHSCT representatives to provide up to 6 months support to help improve all aspects of an older persons health and wellbeing.  This project is delivered by Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership.
Tel: 028 2565 8604
Email: info@meaap.co.uk
For more information please visit www.meaap.co.uk

Dementia

Alzheimers Society
Alzheimers Society is an organisation which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
30 Skegoneill St, Belfast, BT15 3JL
Tel: 028 9066 4100
For more information go to https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/northern-ireland

Dementia NI
The Northern Trust Empowerment Group is specifically for individuals with dementia living within the Northern Trust area.  If you live with a diagnosis of dementia and would like to join the Empowerment Group meeting in Antrim please get in touch.
Tel: 028 9068 6768
Email: info@dementiani.org
For more information go to www.dementiani.org

Dementia Navigator Service – Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Support for people with Dementia and their families to navigate and access services in the NHSCT and Community & Voluntary sector.
Antrim
Email: thomas.brannigan@northerrntrust.hscni.net

Arthritis

Versus Arthritis NI
1 Shore Rd
Belfast
County Antrim
BT15 3PG
nireland@arthritiscare.org.uk
028 9078 2940

Cancer

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland helps families and carers when  affected by cancer. They have a wide range of one-to-one and group patient support services to help you. Our services include counselling, art therapy, a bra-fitting service, family support and much more.
Tel: 0800 783 3339
Email: care@cancerfocusni.org /nurseline@cancerfocusni.org
For more information go to http://cancerfocusni.org/patient-support/

Marie Curie Helper Service
The Marie Curie Helper service is provided by trained volunteers who visit people in their homes offering companionship and support for up to three hours each week, all completely free of charge. Our service aims to fill the gap in meeting the emotional support needs of people with a terminal illness, and those of their carers. It also enables carers to cope better and continue with their caring role.
Tel: 0800 304 7404
Email: NIhelper@mariecurie.org.uk
For more information go to www.mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie Support Line 8am -6pm

Action Cancer Appointments Service
Action Cancer supports cancer awareness, prevention, detection and support. Breast Screening, MOT Health checks, Support, Therapeutic Services, Counselling or Complementary Therapy. Book appointments at a location near you by telephone or online.
Tel: 028 9080 3344
Email: info@actioncancer.org
For more information go to www.actioncancer.org/Appointments

Cancer Focus Patient Support
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland helps families and carers when  affected by cancer. They have a wide range of one-to-one and group patient support services to help you. Our services include counselling, art therapy, a bra-fitting service, family support and much more.
Tel: 0800 783 3339
Email: care@cancerfocusni.org
For more information go to http://cancerfocusni.org/patient-support/

Cancer Survivorship Directory
A directory of support for those living with cancer, their Carers and families. Directory of cancer support services in the northern trust area.
For more information go to http://survivorship.cancerni.net/

NHSCT Cancer Services Website
A website for those living with cancer, their carers and families.
For more information go to http://nhsctcancerservices.hscni.net/

Macmillan Cancer Support
In Northern Ireland Macmillan provides practical, emotional and financial support to those living with cancer and their families.
Tel: 028 9442 4394
For more information go to www.macmillan.org

Marie Curie Helper Service
The Marie Curie Helper service is provided by trained volunteers who visit people in their homes with a cancer diagnosis offering companionship and support for up to three hours each week.
Tel: 0845 302 4851
Email: NIhelper@mariecurie.org.uk
For more information go to www.mariecurie.org.uk

Stroke

British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation seeks to support and help those suffering from heart disease.
Tel: 028 9024 5838
Tel: 030 0330 3311
For more information go to www.bhf.org.uk

Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke
NI Chest Heart and stroke seeks to help those with chest, heart and stroke illnesses through a number of services such as Care Services, Support Groups, Health Promotion, Information and Advice.
Tel: 028 9032 0184

Stroke Association
The Stroke Association provides a number of vital support services across the country to help those affected by stroke to regain their lives.
Tel: 028 9050 8020
Helpline Tel: 030 3303 3100
For more information go to www.stroke.org.uk

Depression

Aware Defeat Depression
Aware Defeat Depression is a voluntary organisation dedicated to providing support and information for all those affected by depressive illnesses across Northern Ireland
Tel: Belfast 028 9035 7820 / Londonderry/Derry 02871260602
Email: info@awareni.org
For more information go to www.aware-ni.org

Diabetes

Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is a charity which aims to support people living with diabetes.
Tel: 028 9066 6646
For more information go to www.diabetes.org.uk

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland raises awareness and increases understanding of epilepsy, lobbies and campaigns for a better future for people with epilepsy and supports people through our network of volunteers, branches and groups.
Carla Smyth 07885 778 585 or email csmyth@epilepsy.org.uk.

Huntingtons

Huntingtons Disease Association Northern Ireland
Huntington’s Disease Association Northern Ireland provides support to individuals, families and carers living with Huntington’s disease in Northern Ireland and also provides information, advice and signposting for health and social care professionals.
Tel 0798284 3907 Email info@hdani.org.uk
For more information go to www.hdani.org.uk

Motor Neurone Disease

Motor Neurone Disease Association NI
Advice, Support and Information for those suffering from MND and their families.
Tel: Siobhán Rooney 074 3483 9842
Email: mndni@hotmail.co.uk
For more information go to www.mndani.com

Multiple Sclerosis

MS Society
We provide support and services to people affected by MS including advice, counselling, physiotherapy and financial support. We raise awareness of MS and make MS a priority at political level.
Tel: 028 9080 2802
Helpline: 0808 800 8000
Email: nireception@mssociety.org.uk
For more information go to www.mssociety.org.uk/near-me/branches/ms-society-northern-ireland

Parkinsons

Parkinsons UK Ballymena Group
We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinsons, their families and carers. We also organise regular events and social activities. Join us – and meet other people affected by Parkinsons in your area.
Tel: 028 2564 8398
Mobile: 078 2633 6698
Email: jimmymcclean@outlook.com
For more information go to www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/northern-ireland-local-contacts

** Due to COVID all face to face services have been postponed. Some classes have moved online. There is a closed Facebook group called Parkinson’s UK – Community Group.

Sight loss

The Macular Society

Advice and support available for those diagnosed with Macular Disease.
Telephone Advice & Information Service: 0300 3030 111
For more information go to www.macularsociety.org